JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
数 — number
- Reading
- スウ・ス・サク・ソク・シュ・かず・かぞ.える・しばしば・せ.める・わずらわ.しい
- Meaning
- number; strength; fate; law; figures
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
数 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is スウ・ス・サク・ソク・シュ・かず・かぞ.える・しばしば・せ.める・わずらわ.しい and it means number; strength; fate; law; figures. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
数 appears in everyday japanese words such as 数 (number), 奇数 (odd number) and 少数 (minority).
Japanese words containing 数
Frequently asked questions
What does 数 mean in Japanese?
数 means number; strength; fate; law; figures in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 数 read?
数 is read スウ・ス・サク・ソク・シュ・かず・かぞ.える・しばしば・せ.める・わずらわ.しい. Reading it inside real words — 数 and 奇数 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 数 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 数 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 数 in a word?
A common word containing 数 is 数 (すう) — "number". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 数 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 数 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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